Description
These Cornflake Cookies are a classic no-bake dessert made with crunchy corn flakes, creamy peanut butter, and a sweet syrup base. Quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups corn flakes cereal
Optional Add-Ins:
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
- Colorful sprinkles
- Chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Tray: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Heat Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar and corn syrup until it reaches a gentle boil. Remove from heat immediately.
- Add Peanut Butter: Stir peanut butter into the hot syrup until completely smooth.
- Combine: Pour mixture over corn flakes in a large bowl. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cool: Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until firm.
Notes
- Work quickly: The mixture firms up fast once cooled.
- Texture tip: Avoid overcooking the syrup to keep cookies chewy.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Holiday version: Add red and green sprinkles or shape into wreaths.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free corn flakes if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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